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AO61 XEJ

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,010 mi
Last recorded185,010 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 XEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 185,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 182,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread needs replacing soon (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 179,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. Outer sidewall also slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and very low on outside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 179,005 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. Outer sidewall also slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and very low on outside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 164,138 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 149,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus only just 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 142,738 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 135,496 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 135,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front side lamp faulty

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 120,831 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 105,192 miles

Exhaust centre clamps corroded broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 89,304 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 72,410 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 57,480 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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AO61 XEJ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 88,066 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO61 XEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO61 XEJ registered?

AO61 XEJ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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